{"id":3436,"date":"2024-10-21T02:31:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T02:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/?p=3436"},"modified":"2024-10-21T06:38:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T06:38:30","slug":"check-income-tax-refund-status-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Income Tax Refund Status Online?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1c6e70;color:#1c6e70\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#What_is_an_Income_Tax_Refund\" title=\"What is an Income Tax Refund?\">What is an Income Tax Refund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#How_to_File_an_Income_Tax_Refund_Online\" title=\"How to File an Income Tax Refund Online?\">How to File an Income Tax Refund Online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#How_to_Check_your_Income_Tax_Refund_Status_Online\" title=\"How to Check your Income Tax Refund Status Online?\">How to Check your Income Tax Refund Status Online?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#TIN_NSDL_website\" title=\"TIN NSDL website\">TIN NSDL website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#Income_tax_e-filing_portal\" title=\"Income tax e-filing portal\">Income tax e-filing portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#What_are_The_Different_Types_of_ITR_Status_and_What_Do_They_Mean\" title=\"What are The Different Types of ITR Status and What Do They Mean?\">What are The Different Types of ITR Status and What Do They Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#When_are_you_entitled_to_an_ITR_refund\" title=\"When are you entitled to an ITR refund?\">When are you entitled to an ITR refund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#What_is_the_due_date_to_claim_your_income_tax_refund\" title=\"What is the due date to claim your income tax refund?\">What is the due date to claim your income tax refund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_my_refund_to_get_credited\" title=\"How long does it take for my refund to get credited?\">How long does it take for my refund to get credited?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#Why_is_my_ITR_refund_delayed\" title=\"Why is my ITR refund delayed?\">Why is my ITR refund delayed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/check-income-tax-refund-status-online\/#What_happens_if_my_Income_Tax_Refund_is_more_than_Rs_50000\" title=\"What happens if my Income Tax Refund is more than Rs. 50,000?\">What happens if my Income Tax Refund is more than Rs. 50,000?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Individuals earning above a certain amount are financially and legally mandated to pay a certain part of their earnings to the government. The income tax rates and the income slabs are regulated by the government. The individuals are required to submit ITR by the due date to report income and apply for a return if possible. Also explore how to check your income tax refund status online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Income_Tax_Refund\"><\/span><strong>What is an Income Tax Refund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax that you pay is calculated based on the income slab category you fall in. If there is a difference between the amount paid and the actual payable amount, a refund of the difference is sent to the taxpayer after a proper assessment. To report your income apply for a return if applicable you are mandated to submit the ITR by the required due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_File_an_Income_Tax_Refund_Online\"><\/span><strong>How to File an Income Tax Refund Online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are eligible for an income tax return when your tax amount paid is more than the tax amount due. To receive a refund you need to file for an Income Tax Refund. However, the due amount will only be received by you, after the tax department processes your ITR and confirms it through an intimation notice. The State Bank of India processes your income tax refund, which is then credited to your bank account. It is to be ensured that the taxpayer mentions the accurate bank details at the time of filing his\/her income tax and his her PAN must be linked with the given bank account. To qualify for tax refunds you must file your ITR, attached with adequate proof such as house-rent allowance, life insurance premiums, health insurance, mutual fund investments, home loans, and more. If your balance of advance tax payment under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canarahsbclife.com\/blog\/tax-saving\/how-to-download-form-26as-through-traces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 26AS<\/a> is more than your tax liability under the filed ITR, the officer may approve your tax refund. If not, you can also file Form 30 and request a review of your income tax payments in accordance with your liability. You can receive your income tax refunds faster if you provide your bank account details for direct transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_your_Income_Tax_Refund_Status_Online\"><\/span><strong>How to Check your Income Tax Refund Status Online?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two sites you can use to check the status of your tax refund online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TIN_NSDL_website\"><\/span><strong><em>TIN NSDL website<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in your required details. &#8211; PAN number and the Assessment year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next age will display your income tax refund pending status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_tax_e-filing_portal\"><\/span><strong><em>Income tax e-filing portal<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the income tax portal and log in to your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u2018e-file\u2019, choose \u201cIncome Tax Returns\u201d and then select \u2018View Filed Returns\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here you can see the status of your current and past income tax returns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then click on \u2018View Details\u2019 and you\u2019ll see the status of your income tax refund.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_The_Different_Types_of_ITR_Status_and_What_Do_They_Mean\"><\/span><strong>What are The Different Types of ITR Status and What Do They Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the successful filing of your income tax return, and sufficient assessment of the same, you will be able to see the status of your Income tax return. Here are some of the statuses that you can see when checking for a return, and what they mean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT DOES IT MEAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Refund Found.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This appears when the credentials are undetermined. In this case, you need to check the credentials entered once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund not determined.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The income tax department is not able to process your refund request because the<strong> <\/strong>amount is not determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ITR filed is defective or incomplete<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The status will be shown defective if it isn&#8217;t according to the provisions of the law. In this case, you will receive a notice of defective return under section 139(9), asking you to correct the defect within 15 days of the receiving notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ITR Transferred to Jurisdictional Assessing Officer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is shown when the Centralised Processing Center has transferred your income tax return to your AO. In this case, you will soon be contacted by your AO, for pending details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pending for e-verification<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pending for verification means that the complaint for ITR has been filed but is awaiting e-verification or the duly signed ITR- verification has not been filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refund failure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Refund failure is shown when the refund process has been unsuccessful. This can be caused due to various reasons, typically<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking your IT refund status is an important part of the tax filing process. Timely checking your ITR status helps you make sure that you receive any refunds that are due to you in time and efficiently. To avoid any delays or issues, ensure to keep track of the refund status, verify your bank details, and file your income tax refund on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/making-a-board-resolution-for-gst-registration\/\" aria-label=\"A Simple Guide to Making a Board Resolution for GST Registration\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/board-resolution-format-for-gst-registration-300x171.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"board resolution format for gst registration\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/board-resolution-format-for-gst-registration-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/board-resolution-format-for-gst-registration-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/board-resolution-format-for-gst-registration-600x343.webp 600w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/board-resolution-format-for-gst-registration.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/making-a-board-resolution-for-gst-registration\/\">A Simple Guide to Making a Board Resolution for GST Registration<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Registering for Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an essential step for businesses in India. 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The result of the Cascading Effect of Tax, tax was charged on an already taxed value which only made\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/cascading-effect-of-tax-pre-gst-vs-post-gst\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Cascading Effect of Tax: Pre-GST vs Post-GST<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/common-mistakes-that-attract-penalties-under-gst\/\" aria-label=\"Common Mistakes That Attract Penalties under GST\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" data-src=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-300x144.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"penalties under gst\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-1024x492.webp 1024w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-150x72.webp 150w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/144;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-300x144.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"penalties under gst\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-300x144.webp 300w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-1024x492.webp 1024w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-768x369.webp 768w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1-150x72.webp 150w, https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/penalties-under-gst-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/common-mistakes-that-attract-penalties-under-gst\/\">Common Mistakes That Attract Penalties under GST<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">GST Compliance failures hardly occur by lack of intent. They occur because of missed checks, rushed filings or poor internal controls. The penalties under GST are made to be a tool to enforce discipline, but not growth. Many Indian businesses\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/margbooks.com\/blogs\/common-mistakes-that-attract-penalties-under-gst\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Common Mistakes That Attract Penalties under GST<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715756502046\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_you_entitled_to_an_ITR_refund\"><\/span><strong>When are you entitled to an ITR refund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When the amount of income tax paid by you is more than the amount of income tax payable in accordance with the government&#8217;s regulations of income tax slab and its rates, respectively, the difference between the two sums is refundable to the taxpayer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1715756520364\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question faq-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_due_date_to_claim_your_income_tax_refund\"><\/span>What is the due date to claim your income tax refund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can claim your income tax refund within 12 months after the end of your relevant assessment year. 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